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StarFire
Command™ is an innovative new space fleet table top miniature war game for 2 or
more players. It is played using ship models and counters on a grid-less flat
playing surface. Typical games take between 1 to 2 hours to play. The player’s
choose the size, conditions, and objectives of each battle.

The game is
divided into rounds. In each round the players take turns moving their counters
and ships, scanning to uncover stealth counters, or firing at opponents. At the
end of the round players apply damage, make morale checks, use damage control
to make repairs, and check to see if the game’s victory conditions have been
met. The game ends when one player achieves their victory condition or when the
flag ship is eliminated.

The game is
set in the late 40th century where Earth is at the center of a vast collection of star systems known as the Terran Empire. Corporations rule this mercantile
empire which controls most, if not all, aspects of life within its boundaries. On
its periphery are independent factions. The Terran Empire economically
dominates the galaxy through its monopoly of dark matter crystals which power
all faster than light engines.

A new source of dark
matter crystals has been discovered in the periphery. War has erupted as
factions rush to seize control of this invaluable commodity. The Terran Empire
is unable to step in due to being embroiled in a brutal civil war. Each player
plays a fleet from an independent faction seeking to wrest control of this
critical resource. Each of the seven factions has its own special advantage(s).

Stealth System

Our stealth system creates three hidden levels within the game. It hides the factions being played, the ship types brought into the battle, and the ship’s location on the battlefield. This creates a fog of war in the game allowing for misdirection and unpredictability while providing each player with opportunities to use creative strategies and tactics. Cards turned face down on the table obscure the faction played and the ship types brought into the battle, while stealth counters hide the ship locations on the battlefield.

Each game starts with both sides in stealth mode. In this mode the players only see counters on the battlefield, similar to blips on a radar screen. These counters represent the ships in the battle as well as the stealth drones, launched during the game’s setup, that mimic ship signatures making it more difficult to determine ship locations. Successful scans will uncover stealth counters causing the counters to be removed and replaced with either the ship model or will be removed for stealth drones. Ship cards for uncovered ships will be turned over. Factions are identified when a player first uses a faction’s ability and turns over their faction card.

Simultaneous Combat System

Player’s still alternate actions during the turn as in traditional games of this type, for game simplicity, but the damage inflicted each turn is recorded but not applied until the end of the round. This removes the major advantage of being the first player to act in a turn to prevent too much early damage from skewing the contest and ensures each player an equal footing on every turn.

Non-Faction Specific Models

In StarFire Command™ each faction is incapable of producing its own warships, rather all factions buy their ships from the corporations within the Terran Empire thus all factions use the same models. This is different from traditional tabletop war games where each faction has its own unique models. This makes it very easy to change your style of play, since all it takes to change factions is to play a different faction card during the game’s setup. This greatly improves game replay by eliminating the predictability of knowing your opponent's faction and faction specific models. It also eliminates the need to sell old models and the time and expense of buying, assembling, and painting new models just to change your play style.

High Quality Great Looking Models

Let’s face it, half the reason to play these games is to see and use the models. With many games of this type, the model quality is poor due to the small scale and production methods used. We use the latest in 3D manufacturing techniques making our models highly detailed even at their small scale. Our manufacturing process results in parts nearly identical to our prototype masters so that the detail is not lost. We also use quality high strength resins to make our models resistant to damage.

Models range in size from over 5 inches in length for the massive titan class ships to just over an inch in length for the fast nimble corvette scout ships. The product section of the StarFire Command™ web site shows the physical dimensions for each model.

Ship Cards, Faction Cards, and Fighter Wing Cards

Each
ship comes with a ship card that shows the ship’s battle capabilities and
provides the players with a place to record battle damage. The faction cards
show the faction’s symbol and its special ability, or abilities.
Fighter wing cards are similar to ship card’s in that they show the battle
capability of a fighter wing. On the back side of each card is a black star
field with the StarFire Command™
logo.

Here are the specific descriptions and product images for reward level packages which include models.

Starter Package

The starter package is ideal for a single player to play a small battle. This package includes;
one knight class battlecruiser, one centurion class cruiser, one eagle class
destroyer, one maverick class destroyer, one ghost class frigate, one razor
class frigate, one pioneer class corvette, one sparrow class corvette, 20
stealth counters, 8 ship cards, 7 faction cards, and one CD with a PDF manual. Also
includes everything offered at the $5 level.

Squadron Package

The squadron package is optimal for one player to play a medium battle,
or two people to play a small battle. This package includes; one Anubis
battlecruiser, one falcon battlecruiser, one knight class battlecruiser, one
centurion class cruiser, one hydra class cruiser, one triumph class cruiser,
one chimera class light cruiser, one leopard class light cruiser, one rapier
class light cruiser, one eagle class destroyer, one maverick class destroyer,
one ghost class frigate, one razor class frigate, one pioneer class corvette,
one sparrow class corvette, 37 stealth counters, 15 ship cards, 7 faction
cards, and one printed game manual. Access to all stretch goal rewards and
includes everything offered at the $5 level.

Carrier Package

The carrier package is designed for one player to play a medium battle,
or two people to play a small battle. This package includes; four hammer class
light carriers, one chimera class light cruiser, one leopard class light
cruiser, one rapier class light cruiser, one eagle class destroyer, one
maverick class destroyer, one ghost class frigate, one razor class frigate, one
pioneer class corvette, one sparrow class corvette, 33 stealth counters, 16
fighter wing counters, 13 ship cards, 7 faction cards, 4 fighter wing cards, and
one printed game manual. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes
everything offered at the $5 level.

Fleet Package

The fleet
package is ideal for one player to play a large battle, or two people to play a
medium battle. This package includes; one claymore class dreadnaught, one
reaper class dreadnaught, one, typhoon class dreadnaught, one avenger class
battleship, one griffon class battleship, one raptor class battleship, one
tornado class battleship, one Anubis battlecruiser, one falcon battlecruiser,
one knight class battlecruiser, one centurion class cruiser, one hydra class
cruiser, one triumph class cruiser, one chimera class light cruiser, one
leopard class light cruiser, one rapier class light cruiser, two eagle class
destroyers, two maverick class destroyers, two ghost class frigates, two razor
class frigates, three pioneer class corvettes, three sparrow class corvettes,
71 stealth counters, 30 ship cards, 7 faction cards, and one printed game
manual. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at
the $5 level.

Carrier Fleet Package

The carrier fleet package is designed for one player to play a large battle, or two people to play a medium battle. This package includes; 3 pegasus class carriers, four hammer class light carriers, one chimera class light cruiser, one leopard class light cruiser, one rapier class light cruiser, two eagle class destroyers, two maverick class destroyers, two ghost class frigates, two razor class frigates, two pioneer class corvettes, two sparrow class corvettes, 55 stealth counters, 31 fighter wing counters, 22 ship cards, 7 faction cards, 7 fighter wing cards, and one printed game manual. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

Battle Fleet Package

The fleet
package is ideal for one player to play a very large battle, or two people to
play a large battle. This package includes; one maelstrom titan, one sentinel
class titan, one claymore class dreadnaught, one reaper class dreadnaught, one,
typhoon class dreadnaught, one avenger class battleship, one griffon class
battleship, one raptor class battleship, one tornado class battleship, one
Anubis battlecruiser, one falcon battlecruiser, one knight class battlecruiser,
two centurion class cruisers, two hydra class cruisers, two triumph class
cruisers, two chimera class light cruisers, two leopard class light cruisers,
two rapier class light cruisers, three eagle class destroyers, three maverick
class destroyers, three ghost class frigates, three razor class frigates, three
pioneer class corvettes, three sparrow class corvettes, 102 stealth counters,
42 ship cards, 7 faction cards, and one printed game manual. Access to all
stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

Battle Carrier Package

The battle carrier package is designed for one player to play a very
large battle, or two people to play a large battle. This package includes; 3
vengeance class heavy carriers, 4 pegasus class carriers, four hammer class
light carriers, one chimera class light cruiser, one leopard class light
cruiser, one rapier class light cruiser, three eagle class destroyers, three
maverick class destroyers, three ghost class frigates, three razor class
frigates, three pioneer class corvettes, three sparrow class corvettes, 79
stealth counters, 54 fighter wing counters, 32 ship cards, 7 faction cards, 11
fighter wing cards, and one printed game manual. Access to all stretch goal
rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

We want to reward our supporters who help make this game a reality with stretch goals as the games funding improves. Higher funding levels will allow us to make this already great game even better for our Kickstarter backers.

Funding Reward Level

At project funding all backers at or above the $55 level will receive one 35mm planet model and two 15mm moon models to use as stellar terrain. The cast resin planet and moon models will be slightly less than hemispherical in shape with a round base at the bottom.

7.5K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive a battle scenario module. This will include setup requirements for different sized fleets, special rules for each faction played, and background story and setting details.

10K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive one 35mm ringed planet model and two asteroid field markers approximately 40mm in size to use as stellar terrain. The cast resin ringed planet model will be slightly less than hemispherical in shape with a round base at the bottom and the asteroid field markers will have a bottom base but will be irregularly shaped.

15K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive two 40mm cargo transport ship models. These ships provide great ways to set objectives during each game.

20K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive an additional battle scenario module. It will include setup requirements for different sized fleets, special rules for each faction played, and background story and setting details.

25K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive one 50mm gas giant model and two 20mm moon models. The cast resin gas giant and moon models will be slightly less than hemispherical in shape with a round base at the bottom.

30K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive one 50mm troop transport ship model. This ship will provide great ways to set objectives during each game.

35K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive a campaign setting module. It will include rules for handling multiple battles, reinforcements, campaign map, and point values for holding stellar systems.

40K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive a water transfer decal sheet that will include all faction symbols, unit symbols, and numerical ship designation numbers.

45K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive an additional battle scenario module. It will include setup requirements for different sized fleets, special rules for each faction played, and background story and setting details.

50K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive one 55mm ringed gas giant model and two 20mm moon models. The cast resin ringed gas giant and moon models will be slightly less than hemispherical in shape with a round base at the bottom.

55K Stretch Goal Reward Level
All backers at or above the $55 level will receive one 50mm space station model and two 25mm asteroid space fortresses. Each model will include its own 4 color ship card describing its combat capabilities. These stations and fortress models will allow defending players the option of selecting new models for each battle.

60K Stretch Goal Reward Level
We will unlock new options as we approach the 55K goal.

We are offering our Kickstarter supports the opportunity to order StarFire
Command™ merchandise. These items will be available to ship 45 days after the
project funds. All Kickstarter backers will be contacted after the project
funds with an order sheet for all merchandise items.

T-Shirts

Our T-Shirts
will be black with the StarFire Command™ logo in the center and will be
available in Large (L) , X-Large (XL), and 2X- Large (2XL) sizes and will cost
$20.

Dice

Our six sided
dice will be white with the StarFire Command™ symbol in place of the single
pip. The cost per die is $0.75.

Want
something else not shown let us know and we will see if it can be included!

StarFire Command™
is a product of ForgeCraft Games™, a company specializing in products
for the tabletop miniatures gaming market.

FAQ

To receive multiple rewards, select the main reward an in the “enter pledge box” and enter the amount for the main pledge plus the additional amount necessary to cover all other rewards desired, provided that the extra rewards are not rewards which are quantity limited.
When the project funds we will send out a survey which will ask each backer who pledges over the amount required for that reward level what extra rewards they would like.
To receive multiple rewards that are quantity limited you will need to set up more than one Kickstarter account. Then select the item desired on each account.

Select the category of ship on the left such as "Battleships" and you will see a thumbnail of the ship models. Select the thumbnail and it will bring up a larger image showing 3D, top, bottom, side, and front views of the ship model.

Yes our models will be offered for sale after the Kickstarter project. Kickstarter backers will receive their models 3-8 weeks in advance of the products being offered for sale on our web site or through our retail and distribution partners and at a lower cost.

We plan to sell 1 to 3 boxed starter sets. These starter sets will be designed for 2 players to open the package and play a game.

We will also sell individual ship models, counters, and faction card sets in blister cards or blister packs. The individual ship models will include cards for each model and will be packaged in 2 to 8 models per package depending on model size.

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Starter Package - This package includes 8 ship models and ship cards, 20 stealth counters, 7 faction cards, and 1 PDF game manual. The ships included in the Starter Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Also includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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Squadron Package - This package includes 15 ship models and ship cards, 37 stealth counters, 7 faction cards, and 1 printed game manual. The ships included in the Squadron Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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Carrier Package - This package includes 13 ship models and ship cards, 33 stealth counters, 16 fighter wing counters and cards, 7 faction cards, and 1 printed game manual. The ships included in the Carrier Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $55

2 Player Starter Package - The 2 Player Starter Package is ideal for two players to play a small battle. This package includes 2 full Starter Packages; 16 ship models and ship cards, 40 stealth counters, 14 faction cards, and 2 PDF game manuals. The ships included in the Starter Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Also includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $100

2 Player Squadron Package - The 2 Player Squadron Package is ideal for two players to play a medium battle. This package includes 2 full Squadron Packages; 30 ship models and ship cards, 74 stealth counters, 14 faction cards, and 2 printed game manuals. The ships included in the Squadron Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Also includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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Fleet Package - This package includes 30 ship models and ship cards, 71 stealth counters, 7 faction cards, and 1 printed game manual. The ships included in the Fleet Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $110

Carrier Fleet Package - This package includes 22 ship models and ship cards, 55 stealth counters, 31 fighter wing counters and cards, 7 faction cards, and 1 printed game manual. The ships included in the Carrier Fleet Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $150

Battle Fleet Package - This package includes 42 ship models and ship cards, 102 stealth counters, 7 faction cards, and 1 printed game manual. The ships included in the Battle Fleet Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $150

Battle Carrier Package - This package includes 32 ship models and ship cards, 79 stealth counters, 54 fighter wing counters and cards, 7 faction cards, and 1 printed game manual. The ships included in the Battle Carrier Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $200

Stellar Level - Become a part of the game's background by naming a star system, it must be submitted by August 15th and cannot exceed 40 charters in length and may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language. Plus the choice of either the Battle Fleet Package or the Battle Carrier Package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $200

2 Player Fleet Package - The 2 Player Fleet Package is ideal for two players to play a large battle. This package includes 2 full Fleet Packages; 60 ship models and ship cards, 142 stealth counters, 14 faction cards, and 2 printed game manuals. The ships included in the Fleet Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Also includes everything offered at the $5 level. Backers who have selected the Stellar Level, Faction Leader, Terran Corporation Leader Level, Terran Empire Leader Level, or the Historical Admiral Level may receive this reward instead of the Battle Fleet Package or the Battle Carrier Package by adding an additional $50 over and above their reward level pledge amount.

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About $300

Atlantean Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Atlantean Compact. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Atlantean Compact. Your photos and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photo may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Charon Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Charon Protectorate. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Charon Protectorate. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Kova-Tsai Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Kova-Tsai Commonwealth. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Kova-Tsai Commonwealth. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Hessian Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Hessian Confederation. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Hessian Confederation. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Pandoran Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Pandoran Empire. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Pandoran Empire. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Orion Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Republic of Orion. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Republic of Orion. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Tameron Faction Leader Level - Become the leader of the Tameron Federation. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader of the Tameron Federation. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $300

Terran Corporation Leader Level - Become a leader of one of the 10 most powerful corporations in the Terran Empire. Backers selecting this option will name both the leader and the corporation they control. These names will be featured in the main rulebook and other game literature as a major corporation leader and the corporation they control. These corporations manufacturer one, or more, ship(s) used by the factions. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as a leader a Terran Corporation. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $330

2 Player Armada Package - The 2 Player Armada Package is ideal for two players to play a very large battle. This package includes 2 full Armada Packages; 96 ship models and ship cards, 166 stealth counters, 48 fighter wing counters, 12 fighter wing cards, 14 faction cards, and 2 printed game manuals. The ships included in the Battle Fleet Package and the Carrier Adder Package are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Also includes everything offered at the $5 level. Backers who have selected the Stellar Level, Faction Leader, Terran Corporation Leader Level, Terran Empire Leader Level, or the Historical Admiral Level may receive this reward instead of the Battle Fleet Package or the Battle Carrier Package by adding an additional $175 over and above their reward level pledge amount.

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About $400

Terran Empire Leader Level - You know you have always wanted to dominate the galaxy! Become the leader of the mighty Terran Empire. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as the leader the Terran Empire. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. These illustrations will be used on our web site and in our game literature. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.

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About $500

Historical Admiral Level - Become the most revered admiral in humanity’s history. This personage will be featured in an example series in the main rulebook and other game literature. These examples will show how to put the rules into play in an historical story format. Using your photo our artist will create an illustration of you as humanity’s most storied admiral. Your photo and name must be submitted by August 1st. Names cannot exceed 35 charters in length and names or photos may not use any derogatory or inflammatory language or images. A signed copy of the illustration will be sent to you plus your choice of either the battle fleet package or the battle carrier package. The ships included in these packages are listed on this project's Kickstarter page. Access to all stretch goal rewards and includes everything offered at the $5 level.